HCM City wants two new bus links with Tan Son Nhat Airport

The Management Center of Public Transport sought approval from the HCMC Transport Department to open two more bus routes in the Tan Son Nhat International Airport area to deal with traffic congestion.

Da Nang opens two new direct flights to India

Two direct flights linking Danang to New Delhi and Mumbai City were launched on October 18, helping boost tourism in Danang City.

South Korean Minister likes pho and banh my, promotes ties among youth

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Park Jin says Vietnam and South Korea have many cultural similarities, and that he loves Vietnamese pho and banh my.

Vietnam promotes tourism through Miss Tourism World 2022

Contestants participating in the Miss Tourism World 2022, which will be held in Vietnam, will have the chance to explore many landscapes and heritage sites throughout Vietnam.

Which banks lead international risk management standards?

Besides Basel II, many banks have also applied Basel III and IFRS 9. These international standards help banks improve risk management compared with peers.

Supporting industries have ample room for improvement

Most Vietnamese firms operating in supporting industries are technologically and managerially underdeveloped, according to insiders.

Huge potential for Vietnam’s timber exports

Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and many European countries turning their backs on the supply of gas from Russia, the export potential of wood, and especially wood pellets, is on an upward trend.

How much is 'safe' food worth?

Farmers are spending more time and effort to make safe food, but many customers are unwilling to pay more for the products.

Second monkeypox case reported in HCM City

A woman returning from Dubai has tested positive for monkeypox, making her the second case detected in Vietnam, reported the Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health on October 20.

Lessons learned from Hanoi’s flawed bus rapid transit project

Though Hanoi five years ago created a bus rapid transit (BRT) system to reduce the use of private vehicles and ease traffic jams, the goals have not been met.

Vietkings announces top 20 unique tours in Vietnam

The Vietnam Records Organisation (VietKings) has announced a list of the top 20 unique travel experiences in Vietnam, with the aim of popularising the country’s tourism to both local and domestic visitors.

Mitsubishi chooses Vietnam for XFC Concept debut

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation held the world premiere of the Mitsubishi XFC Concept, a compact SUV, in Ho Chi Minh City on October 19.

Thousands of projects proceed slowly, leading to waste of resources

The 15th National Assembly’s supervisory mission has released a report on the results of supervision over policies and laws on practicing thrift practice and combating waste in the 2016-2021 period.

HCM City apartment transactions in Q3 weakest since 2019

Only 990 apartments in HCM City were transacted in Q3 and the absorption rate was 15 percent, the lowest level since 2019.

Facebook, Google pay VND2 trillion in tax in five years

This is the amount of contractor tax paid by the platforms.

'Da Lat of Kon Tum': Rising star captivates travel enthusiasts

The land of Mang Den in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum is as captivating as Da Lat was many years ago.

Nearly half of European companies to increase investment by year end

42 per cent of European companies anticipate that they will increase foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to Vietnam by the end of 2022.

Photography brings women artists together

The Hai Au Club is well-known as one of the most famous photography clubs in Vietnam where women photographers learn and improve their skills and present beautiful photos of the country and people to the public.

Transport ministry asks for $286.6 million to settle foreign loans

The Ministry of Transport expects to draw out some VND7 trillion (US$286.6 million) to pay off defaulted loans from Korean and German financers in the construction of the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway.

S. Korean businessman finds more freedom in Vietnam

With standard Hanoian accent, using proper youth’s slangs in a warm manly voice, Yoon Kyu Hee, can conquer any local girl with his profound knowledge on Vietnamese culture.

Vietnam contestant enters Top 20 Miss Grand International 2022

Doan Thien An, Miss Grand Vietnam 2022, has won the “Country's power of the year” sub-contest at the ongoing Miss Grand International 2022, earning a place to go straight into the Top 20.

What are seven Vietnamese fruits officially licensed for export to US?

Mangoes, longans, lychees, dragon fruit, rambutans, star apples, and pomelos are the seven different kinds of Vietnamese fruit which have been granted the green light to enter the US market so far.

Hanoi Flower Market busy ahead of Vietnamese Women’s Day

Quang Ba, as the capital’s largest wholesale flower market, has over the past few days welcomed a surge in customers flocking to find the prettiest flowers ahead of Vietnamese Women's Day which falls on October 20 annually.

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Da Lat Flower Festival 2022 to last for two months

The Central Highland province of Lam Dong is preparing to host the ninth Da Lat Flower Festival which is expected to be the largest ever lasting for two months.